Editorial
We mourn loss of hard-working Americans
      We can't imagine the heartbreak and loss being endured by the families of the six miners who now, we must acknowledge, have lost their lives in Utah. It is apparent that they may never be found, and that their families must live with the images of their loved ones being entombed in that horrific c...
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How real is Bush border plan?
      Our first reaction is that it seems to be too little too late, but with some optimism we're encouraged to see that President George W. Bush has proposed moving forward with several initiatives to protect our borders, including building miles of fencing and increasing the number of border guards.
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DRAWING CONCLUSIONS
by Kevin Eastwood
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Public Commentary
Kids volunteering is a great idea
      Dear Editor: Whoever wrote the editorial on July 11 needs to be congratulated. I am in favor of all kids to be kept busy, especially in the summer. Going to a senior center and doing volunteer work, even if it is only once a week, is great. Helping mothers around the house is also great. When ki...
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Public Commentary
No difference between Demorcrats and Republicans
      Dear Editor: The media lambasted Ralph Nader for stating that the two corporate parties (Democratic Party and Republican Party) have very few differences between them. Your article "Longstanding Pact for 'Clean' Campaigns in Babylon Still in Place as Election Season '08 Nears" proves it better t...
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